RUN to the MOON 5k/10k, a project of the United Way of Auglaize County

06/04/2026

And registrations for all the runs are open as well!

04/28/2026

Three days and counting -- and then the Early Bird Discount expires for the 2026 Run to the Moon! You can sign up at this link: www.runsignup.com/race/oh/wapakoneta/runtothemoon. Hope to see you in Wapakoneta in July!

The Run to the Moon 5K/10K and 1-Mile Fun Run is on Saturday July 18, 2026. It includes the following events: 5K Run To The Moon, 10K Run To The Moon, 1 Mile Bling Run To The Moon, 5K Virtual Run To The Moon, and 10 K Virtual Run To The Moon.

03/20/2026

Does warmer weather turn your thoughts to running? It's time to sign up for the races in Wapakoneta this year -- starting with the Moonlight Glow 5K! Set for June 20, this is a new night run at Veteran's Park -- check it out at www.runsignup.com/race/oh/wapakoneta/moonlightglow5k

** This is also the first run in the Moon City Challenge, and the sign up link in on this page too! Lace up your sneakers and get ready to run!

03/12/2026

The countdown has begin! Registration for the 2026 Run To The Moon opens on Sunday, March 15 at 12:10 a.m. Register before April 30 for early bird pricing! The July 18 features all your favorites -- the 5K, the 10K -- and both available virtually -- as well as the 1-Mile Bling Run. Stay tuned for updates on this year's designer t-shirt, medal and special NASA Astronaut guest!
Check out the run at runsignup.com/race/oh/wapakoneta/runtothemoon

07/20/2025

The festival kicked off bright and early this morning with the RUN to the MOON 5k/10k, at the Armstrong Air & Space Museum, hosted by United Way of Auglaize County. Over 500 runners took part, each earning a moon-themed medal and enjoying post-race refreshments courtesy of local businesses. NASA Astronaut Mike Foreman, as well as Miss Summer Moon Queen Kiara Keith and her princess Hailey Reynolds, were on hand to kick things off and cheer on participants.

Kudos to all participants, as well as these winners:
🏃‍♂️ 5K – Connor Runkle (Male) & Penelope Francis (Female)
🏃 1 Mile – J. Garlock (Male) & E. Steiner (Female)
🏃‍♀️ 10K – Zack Britton (Male) & Cassandra Bruley (Female)

Full race results can be found HERE: runsignup.com/Race/Results/37144

📸: Drew Niekamp

07/20/2025

A big shoutout to our friends at the Armstrong Air & Space Museum -- great host and partner for the Run to the Moon. We truly appreciate their support when hundreds of runners and volunteers come onto the grounds for this event!
And be sure to head over to the museum today (Sunday) for a full day of activities and fun!
WaterPark

07/19/2025

Another Run is in the books! What great day for a 10K, 5K and fun run at the Armstrong Museum! Thanks to all who came it to run, cheer on the runners and volunteer to provide an awesome experience for all! And a special thanks to Astronaut Mike Foreman for being a part of the event!

07/14/2025

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